taking a YBR250 onto the motorway?

[czakal]

I've been riding my YBR250 for just under a year. It's pretty good for short stretches near the national speed limit (my daily route goes up to 50 mph from Romford to Old Street in London, and sometimes I've been able to get around 70 on dual carriageways). I'm tempted to go on a trip to the Cotswolds from Romford but I'm not sure if that little machine would be as good for long motorway trips? I don't have experience with long distance trips. What sorts of possible problems etc should I be aware of (discomfort from riding long distances, small bikes being caught in the wind more easily/less stable, etc)?

Seb

[c_dug]

It'll be fine, I've been on 125's on the motorway more than once, they're not fun, but they're not into the realms of dangerous either as long as you keep to the left hand lane.

A 250 won't be an issue.
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[Ed Case]

As c-dug says........stick in the texting lane and you'll be fine.....and you'll still be catching others up.

[Iain.]

Having used my YBR125 for courier work including regular hacks up and down the M20 into London I suspect you'll be fine.

Also, if it only does 70 then it's probably broken in some way. The 125 would hold that happily all day on the flat, increasing to 80 down a big hill.

[barrkel]

My SH300 hits the limiter at around 80mph (per GPS, a smidgen over 90 on the clocks; variator is tuned for city acceleration), and is good for the occasional overtake on the motorway. I've taken it from London to Galway via Wales, and around the top of Scotland twice.

You'll probably see an improvement on fuel efficiency too, especially if you aren't absolutely full throttle all the time, and cruise at 70 per clocks. Wind blast on a YBR will probably be a bigger factor in making you want to go a bit slower.
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[monkeybiker]

Shouldn't be a problem. If you get hit by strong winds then cling onto the tank with your legs and relax your arms. Try to stay calm. If you do get tired then stop off at the services. Staying calm and relaxed on the bike should help because if you tense up this will tire you quicker.

[czakal]

Indeed my YBR250 can go above 70 if I wanted, but as mentioned the wind blast makes it too uncomfortable--especially as I used to be on 125s only and I'm not that used to high speeds. Thanks for the tips everyone.

[someotherguy]

To echo previous posts, I've taken my YBR125 on the motorway lots of times.

It's probably not great for the engine, since it's flat-out and screaming at 70mph, but it doesn't feel dangerous.

I don't really mind the wind blast either, I'm used to it now

Just check your blind spots

[Ribenapigeon]

Plenty of cars out there that don't sit comfortably at 70 dousent stop people taking them on motorways. So I wouldent worry about being on a 250.

[pepperami]

[Timfy]

You'll be fine.

My old (full power) NSR125 was absolutely fine (fairly comfy, too!) so don't see an issue with a 250. Do expect to be blown around a little though.

[Oldie]

Get yourself a screen and the journey will be a lot more pleasant. Airblade make a very good universal screen which I've used on a few bikes - only £45 from Busters. Well worth the money.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Airblade-Universal-Tinted-Custom-Motorcycle-Screen-Blade-Inc-Kit-7-8-or-1-Fit-/351491040773?hash=item51d67fa605

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[arry]

I've taken my YBR125 on motorways and busy A road dual carriageway loads of times - it'll hold 60 fine even with my fat ass on it and will pop up to 70 in the right circumstances.

A 250 would be fine I'm sure

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[arry]

[R1stu]

There is also a lot of cars that can do 70, that will also sit doing 50-60 as well!
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